Map link From 2016 1st symbol will be replaced by 2nd symbolĮlectricity transmission line, with pylon It is not a propeller for wind masts - they have a cross at the top. Map link The symbol has a curvy line at the top, to represent waves as the symbol is used most for transmission masts. Map link This small school does have the black outline of 'important buildings', which used to appear in the key as 'public buildings'. Map link This large supermarket does not have the black outline of 'important buildings' The example is by Old Town Bay, Isles of Scilly.Ĭurrent or former place of worship with towerĬurrent or former place of worship with spire, minaret or dome: spireĬurrent or former place of worship with spire, minaret or dome: minaretĬurrent or former place of worship with spire, minaret or dome: dome Map link This symbol is generally used for a place of worship with no tower, spire or dome. There are examples of the abbreviations listed in the OS key to 25K symbols.

We have a separate abbreviations article showing which are used on 25K and 50K scale maps, and giving examples with links to Geograph photos. Some abbreviations are in the OS key to symbols. Some 'land features' on the key to 50K symbols appear in other sections of the 25K symbols key - for example woodland, National Trust properties. Some features which have symbols on 50K have no symbol on 25K - for example: pipeline with flow direction ruin (building outline without colour infill) chimney (small circle) - not specified in 25K symbol key but symbol looks the same heliport (H symbol on 50K, word on 25K) Graticule intersection at 5' intervals (not shown on 25K). Many of the features in this section are in the Land feature symbols on 50K maps. 'General features' include places of worship, other buildings, masts, lighthouses, slopes and pits (which have a separate heading in this article as there is more discussion of their symbols). The Map link in the notes column displays the 1:25,000 scale OS map with the relevant symbol. The photo page also has a section of the 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey map. Ordnance Survey have told us that although the symbols are copyright they allow them to be copied without charge or specific licence.Ĭlick on a photo thumbnail to see a page with a larger photo, and other photo details. See OS 25K map symbols for introduction to the series, and links to other articles in it. This is one of a series of articles which give photographs of features on the ground which have standard symbols on Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, and also show the symbol.

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